Daily Archives: 1 August 2018
Clare Teal Interview
Award winning vocalist and Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal spoke to SJM editor Charlie Anderson about her upcoming performance at the Rye International Jazz Festival and running her own record label. You’re performing at Rye Jazz Festival this year. Have you played there before? “We played there a couple of years ago in…
Dan Sheppard Interview
Double bassist Dan Sheppard spoke to SJM editor Charlie Anderson about his beginnings in jazz, The Jazz Agency and his plans for the future. How did you get into jazz? “It was my parents fault; they had a really good record collection. I got used to the sound of it when I was…
Jazz News (Aug. 2018)
The Pavilion Cafe Bar in Worthing has announced a new series of monthly jazz concerts beginning in October with artists that include Robert Fowler, Allison Neale, Colin Oxley, Winston Rollins, Jo Fooks and Jacqui Hicks. Splash Point Jazz Festival in Eastbourne have announced that they will be supporting local children’s charity Chestnut Tree…
Big Band Scene (Aug. 2018)
Patrick Billingham looks at the start of Eastbourne Bandstand’s Big Band & Swing Sound concerts and re-visits digital archiving. Mea Culpa and apologies all round, especially to supporters of The Sussex Jazz Orchestra who missed a gig last month because I failed to list it. There’s no excuse as I was aware of it…
Pete Recommends…Ornette Coleman – The Shape of Jazz To Come
Each month Peter Batten recommends a recording that jazz fans may wish to add to their personal library. The Shape of Jazz to Come Ornette Coleman As the 1950s came to an end, jazz appeared to be in a very healthy state. Thelonious Monk was accepted by a much wider public. Miles…
Live Review: Love Supreme Festival 2018 Roundup
Love Supreme Festival Glyne Place, Sussex Friday 30th June – Sunday 2nd July, 2018 Friday at Love Supreme has usually been relaxed and laid back and this year was no exception. Vocal trio Three Little Birds set the tone with a nice relaxed vibe. This was followed by the equally relaxing and enjoyable…
Live Review: Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin at Love Supreme Festival
Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin Love Supreme Festival Sunday 1st July, 2018 Already known for his minimalistic yet energetic approach to composition through his previous works, both solo and as bandleader of the now four piece outfit Ronin, Swiss born pianist and composer Nik Bärtsch seems time and time again to effortlessly blend the sounds…
Live Review: Brainchild Festival 2018
Brainchild Festival Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum, East Sussex Friday 13th – Sunday 15th July, 2018 For a festival with a limit of 2,000 people, one would expect it to be small and cliquey but it was the opposite: inclusive with no VIP areas, no commercial sponsorship and using a small space to maximum…
Live Review: Cassie Kinoshi’s SEED Ensemble at Jazz Re:Fest 2018
Cassie Kinoshi’s SEED Ensemble Jazz Re:Fest, Brighton Dome Sunday 22nd July, 2018 Amidst the searing heat of what has been called one of the hottest days of the year, Brighton Dome had the prestigious honour of hosting 2018’s Jazz Re:fest. The annual event is renowned for stellar line ups of the most talented…